Braided Cotton Candle Wicks — 5 Rolls / 200ft (61m)

A pack of 5 spools of braided cotton candle wick — 200 feet (61 metres) of wick in total. Suitable for use in soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, and coconut wax candles. The flat braided cotton construction burns cleanly with minimal soot and mushrooming, making it a reliable all-purpose wick for container and pillar candles. Cut to your required length and pair with wick tabs for container candles, or feed through the wick hole of silicone molds for pillar candles.

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Details

Pack contents: 5 spools of braided cotton wick
Total length: 200ft / 61m (approximately 40ft / 12m per spool)
Material: 100% cotton, flat braided construction
Smokeless and low-soot burn
Compatible with: soy wax, paraffin wax, beeswax, coconut wax
Suitable for container candles, pillar candles, and taper candles
Sold as unprimed wick — prime before use for best results
Cut to length as needed

How to Use

Container candles: Cut wick to the height of your container plus 2cm. Thread through a wick tab, crimp closed, and center in your container using a wick centering tool or two pencils across the rim. Prime the wick by dipping in melted wax and allowing to dry before use — this improves first-light performance. Pour wax and allow to cool fully before trimming the wick to 5–7mm.

Pillar candles & silicone molds: Thread the wick through the base hole of your mold and seal around it with mold sealer putty. Pull the wick taut and secure it at the top of the mold with a wick bar or pencil. Pour melted pillar wax at the correct temperature for your wax type. Once fully cooled, trim to 5–7mm before the first burn.

Wick Sizing Guide

Choosing the correct wick thickness is essential for a good burn. As a general starting guide for cotton braided wick:

Up to 5cm (2 inch) candle diameter: thin/small braided wick
5–8cm (2–3 inch) diameter: medium braided wick
8cm+ (3 inch+) diameter: thick/large braided wick or consider a double wick

Always perform a test burn with your specific wax, fragrance load, and container before committing to a full batch. Wick sizing varies between wax types — soy wax typically requires a larger wick than paraffin for the same diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to prime this wick before use?
Priming is recommended but not essential. To prime, dip the cut wick in melted wax, straighten it, and allow to dry fully before use. Primed wicks light more easily on the first burn and help establish the melt pool faster.

How many candles will 5 rolls make?
This depends on the height of your candles. For a standard 8cm tall container candle (with a little extra for securing), each candle uses approximately 10–12cm of wick. At 200ft (6,096cm) total, this pack yields approximately 500–600 container candles. For taller pillar candles of 15cm, expect approximately 300–350 candles from the pack.

Is this wick suitable for soy wax?
Yes — this braided cotton wick is compatible with soy wax. Bear in mind that soy wax typically requires a slightly larger wick size than paraffin for the same candle diameter, as soy wax has a lower density. Always test burn to confirm your wick size is correct for your specific soy wax blend and container.

Can I use this wick for beeswax candles?
Yes — braided cotton wick is the traditional and most commonly recommended wick for beeswax candles, particularly for rolled beeswax sheet candles and beeswax pillar candles. Beeswax is denser than soy or paraffin and burns hotter, so you may need a slightly thicker wick than you would for a soy candle of the same diameter.